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Committee approves filling seasonal youth counselor; county unemployment remains high in January
Summary
The committee approved hiring one temporary Summer Youth Employment and Training Counselor (federally funded) and heard that Allegany County’s January unemployment rate ranked among the highest in the state, with seasonal layoffs and 20 March unemployment filings noted.
Employment and Training Program Director Reita Sobeck‑Lynch told the committee that Allegany County’s January unemployment rates are among the highest in New York State and attributed part of the increase to normal seasonal layoffs in December and January. She said 20 people filed for unemployment in March and that the county’s Job Board has many new listings.
Sobeck‑Lynch requested permission to fill one full‑time temporary Summer Youth Employment and Training Counselor (Section IV) with an estimated salary of $8,400 and benefits of about $2,020; the position is 100% federally funded and will be included in the SYEP 2026 Budget. The committee approved the request (motion by Legislator Havey, seconded by Legislator Healy) and referred it to Ways and Means with the understanding that the request will be adjusted if TANF funding is confirmed or changed. Sobeck‑Lynch said the office typically learns about TANF allocations in May.
When asked about opportunities to employ veterans at future redevelopment projects, Sobeck‑Lynch said she is coordinating with Veterans’ Service Agency Director Michael Middaugh but was not aware of new dedicated funds.
